Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme-Chapter 820 - 512: Reunion_2

Chapter 820: Chapter 512: Reunion_2

“I understand!”

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor was finally relieved, and then posed another question, “As the Honored Wandao, now ascending to the Tribulation Realm, the Heavenly Court should certainly congratulate you. However, as the Heavenly Venerable, if I were to attend in person, it might be somewhat inappropriate. Sending other ministers might seem insufficiently sincere. According to the wisdom of the Empress…”

With a smile, the Jade Empress anticipated this, “I have someone in mind who would be perfectly suited for the task!”

“Oh?”

The Jade Emperor’s gaze sharpened, “Who might that be?”

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The Jade Empress replied with a smile, “The Jade Pool Palace Master!”

“This…”

The Jade Emperor was taken aback but then regained his composure and laughed heartily, “Splendid, splendid.”

“Summon someone!”

After speaking, he called a servant into the palace, “Draft an imperial edict and send it to the Jade Pool.”

…

Three months later.

Mount Longevity, Wuzhuang Temple, Pill Origin Gathering, an occasion of unprecedented grandeur.

Azure Luan and White Crane heralded the arrival of the immortals, while the Golden Lotus Auspicious Elephant signified the arrival of the Buddhists.

Auspicious clouds in multitude, radiant Daoist lights, here dragons roared and tigers howled, there the music of immortals wafted gently.

The voice that announced the gifts echoed back from the mountain gates.

“Mulan River’s Wind Fairy presents a Seventh Order Spiritual Object, three Ten Thousand Years Magnolia Flowers!”

“Eighth Order Immortal Object, a Luminous Moon Pearl of the Azure Sea, from Mount of the Oct Immortals’ Delicate Heavenly Lord!”

“Forgetful Mysterious Heavenly Lord of Qiong Peak Mountain presents an Eighth Order Spiritual Object, a single Mysterious Immortal Spirit Fruit!”

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The continuous announcements of the gifts made the hearts of the cultivators inside and outside the mountain ripple with admiration and extreme envy.

“This…”

“These are Seventh and Eighth Order Immortal Objects!”

“Such generous offerings?”

“Nonsense, don’t you see who are the ones making the offerings?”

“The Honored Wandao ascends to calamity, and the Heavenly Court’s Buddhist Sect, all major Tao lineages, are here to celebrate.”

“From the Immortal God Taoism, the attendees are Calamity Immortals; from Mahayana Sects, they are Sect Masters and Supreme Elders.”

“With such personages, how could their offerings not be generous?”

“Great Immortal Zhen Yuan, as the master of the Wandao School, although recently ascended to the Tribulation Realm, is indeed a genuine True Immortal Emperor. The major Tao lineages naturally dare not treat this lightly. Not only must the arriving guests be distinguished, but the congratulatory gifts must be substantial as well.”

“Master, with such valuable gifts being offered by these immortals, do we have anything suitable to present?”

“Rubbish talk, young one. Do you think the Great Immortal cares for such material benefits? Remember the first Pill Origin Gathering years ago, when your master was merely at the Golden Core tier, without any Sect or faction to my name, a lone figure so insignificant in the Earth Immortal Realm. Even then, wasn’t I also able to enter Wuzhuang Temple’s doors and listen to the Great Immortal’s teachings?”

“Three thousand years have passed. I wonder what has become of those fellow Taoists from the first Pill Origin Gathering?”

“It’s a pity that our Sect has now been established, we cannot re-enter the halls of the Wandao School, or else today…”

“What gift to offer, what banquet to enjoy, I am also an old man of these Pill Origin Gatherings. After all my years of experience, it boils down to four words, a surefire profit. No matter what gift we offer, it will certainly be worth the trip.”

“The Great Immortal Zhen Yuan, with knowledge vast as history, profound in learning and understanding of both heaven and man, a master of alchemy, talismans, and formation instruments. Not to mention the Grass Return Elixir or the Ginseng Fruit, just listening to the Great Immortal’s lectures and receiving instruction during the Pill Origin Gathering is worth a fortune!”

“Apart from Great Immortal Zhen Yuan, there are also many other guests from various Earth Immortal Tao lineages and the Buddhist kingdoms of the Heavenly Court who are in the Tribulation Realm. I wonder if they will also take the stage to impart teachings. If so, this Pill Gathering will indeed be lively.”

As the voices announcing the gifts continued, the cultivators engaged in animated discussion, hastening their steps and flocking towards Mount Longevity.

At that moment…

“Roar!”

A dragon’s roar swept through wind and cloud. The assembly inside the temple looked up to see a golden light shining brilliantly, incredibly splendid. A True Dragon Treasure Ship was flying through the sky.

The Treasure Ship descended before the mountain, revealing a group of individuals – Dragon Princes and Dragon Maidens, the Dragon King and Dragon Queen, and an elder with a human visage, his head crowned with distinguishable horns, appearing aged yet vigorous, his presence exuding the majesty of a True Dragon.

Indeed, it was…

“Ao Qin from the Southern Sea, along with the South Sea Dragon Clan, congratulates Taoist Zhen Yuan on advancing to the Tribulation Realm, achieving the Immortal Fruit, and attaining eternal life!”

The elder led the dragons of the Southern Sea to the front of the mountain and announced loudly, his voice echoing throughout Mount Longevity.

Soon after, a propitious cloud flew out from the Wuzhuang Temple, descending before the multitude of dragons—it was none other than True Person Ziyang.

“Junior Ziyang greets the Dragon Monarch. The Taoist Master is currently engaged in Alchemy and cannot extricate himself; thus, he has sent me to welcome the Dragon Monarch!”

Although he had already joined the Wandao School and they addressed each other as Taoist friends, in the presence of outsiders, True Person Ziyang still referred to him as the Taoist Master, demonstrating the hierarchy and showing respect for status.

Seeing the Mahayana Cultivation of True Person Ziyang, Ao Qin didn’t show any dissatisfaction and nodded slightly, speaking in a calm voice, “Then I will trouble the True Man.”

“Please!”

With a smile, Ziyang welcomed the Southern Sea dragons into the temple while the guards by the mountain gate, Gentle Breeze and Bright Moon, also received a list of gifts.

“The Dragon Palace of the Southern Sea sends a congratulatory gift: Eighth Order Spiritual Objects, three Grand Void Xuan Crystals; Seventh Order Spiritual Objects, six Southern Sea Pearls, nine Purple Cloud Corals, eighteen Dongcang Spirit Jades…”

The list of gifts was exceptionally long, and as it was recited, it stirred a peculiar atmosphere both inside and outside the temple.

“This…”

“The Dragon Palace of the Southern Sea?”

“They’ve come as well?”

“Three thousand years ago, before the School was established, Zhen Yuan disturbed the Southern Sea, causing the South Sea Dragon Clan much suffering. He even reported the matter to the Heavenly Court, triggering a war between the Heavenly Court and the Wandao School. With such a history of grievances, they still came to congratulate us?”

“And they have brought such congratulatory gifts. The Grand Void Xuan Crystals are Ancient Immortal Objects left in the Great Void Sea Realm. Though only Eighth Order, they can help one comprehend the power of the Great Void Azure Sea, treasures that aid in Enlightenment. Even Calamity Immortals can benefit from them. They have always been treasured by the Southern Sea Dragon Palace like their very lives. In the past, only a few were given away during the Dragon King’s birth celebration—never seen on any other occasion. And now they’re actually willing to present them as congratulatory gifts?”

“It seems they wish to convert past animosity into a peaceful relationship with the Great Immortal Zhen Yuan this time!”

“Indeed, with the old Dragon Monarch personally coming and a Tribulation Realm True Dragon arriving to offer such significant gifts, the Southern Sea’s intentions are clear.”

“Hmph, presumptuous before and respectful now, it’s almost laughable. Back then they went to the Heavenly Court to lodge complaints. After the establishment of the School, they ceased all contact, but now that the Great Immortal Zhen Yuan has entered the Tribulation Realm, they change their attitude and come to offer congratulations. Such behavior…”

“The situation is what it is, what’s there to say!”

“The Great Immortal is magnanimous. By welcoming them into the temple, he is indicating that we’re moving past this matter. Fellow Taoists, be cautious with your words, so as not to make things difficult for the Great Immortal.”

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Watching the South Sea Dragon Clan taking their seats, the assembled cultivators expressed their admiration and the atmosphere grew lively.

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Just at that moment, an anomaly was seen outside the mountain—the earth suddenly split open, a dark current surged forth, entirely composed of the aura of life and death. Within the dark aura appeared a procession of vehicles, Underworld Soldiers and Paper Horses, and Spectral Ghost Servants, carrying a black palanquin to the front of Mount Longevity.

The black palanquin was lowered, and out stepped the Underworld Monarch, Yanluo of the Governors.

“Underworld Yama of the Seventh Hall of Mount Tai congratulates the Honored Wandao, Great Immortal Zhen Yuan, on the successful culmination of the Tribulation Realm and the proof of eternal life.”

No sooner had the words been spoken than a swordlight soared from the Wuzhuang Temple, landing in front of Yanluo—it was indeed the Pure Jun Sword Lord.

“The arrival of the Lord of Nether is an honor we’d have wished to greet from afar. The Taoist Master is currently engaged in Alchemy and cannot leave, so he has sent me to welcome the Lord of Nether into the temple. Please!”

With a smile, the Pure Jun Sword Lord took on the role of host.

“Please!”

Seeing this, the Mount Tai King said no more and stepped towards the temple.

No sooner had Yanluo left than a golden light appeared in the sky,

Watching the South Sea Dragon Clan taking their seats, the assembled cultivators expressed their admiration and the atmosphere grew lively.

Just at that moment, an anomaly was seen outside the mountain—the earth suddenly split open, a dark current surged forth, entirely composed of the aura of life and death. Within the dark aura appeared a procession of vehicles, Underworld Soldiers and Paper Horses, and Spectral Ghost Servants, carrying a black palanquin to the front of Mount Longevity.

The black palanquin was lowered, and out stepped the Underworld Monarch, Yanluo of the Governors.

“Underworld Yama of the Seventh Hall of Mount Tai congratulates the Honored Wandao, Great Immortal Zhen Yuan, on the successful culmination of the Tribulation Realm and the proof of eternal life.”

No sooner had the words been spoken than a swordlight soared from the Wuzhuang Temple, landing in front of Yanluo—it was indeed the Pure Jun Sword Lord.

“The arrival of the Lord of Nether is an honor we’d have wished to greet from afar. The Taoist Master is currently engaged in Alchemy and cannot leave, so he has sent me to welcome the Lord of Nether into the temple. Please!”

With a smile, the Pure Jun Sword Lord took on the role of host.

“Please!”

Seeing this, the Mount Tai King said no more and stepped towards the temple.

No sooner had Yanluo left than a golden light appeared in the sky,